This is the HOME PAGE of the Bennington Historical Society. The Society meets the first Wednesday and the Flower Posse meets on the second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 pm at the City Community Room next to the library. For further information call 402-614-7509, e-mail bennhistsoc@gmail.com and our address is: Bennington Historical Society, POBox 15, Bennington, NE, 68007.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

There are four new raised flower beds in Bennington. They are located on the Northeast corner of 156th and Warehouse streets. The project is a combination effort of the Mayor's Flower Committee and the Sass Iris Project of the Bennington Historical Society. Getting a group of plant lovers together is like having a group of cooks plan a soup recipe. The process was interesting and the product creative.

The project started out as a bare corner, four large steel window frames and a bunch of great volunteers that pooled their resources to help beautify their Community.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Bennington is “wearing its history on its sleeve” these day
through the efforts of the Bennington Historic Society. The Society designed and installed 16 street
signs that show and describe old historic photographs; some going back to the
1890’s and the signs are located where those photographs were originally taken.

The project also created brass plaques for those historic buildings over a century old. Both types of signs describe the photo and events at that time. The project was funded through donations from individuals, families and businesses that sponsored individual signs. Others have expressed interest in sponsoring additional signs. We anticipate having additional signs made.

The images are located in the Historic Business District and
positioned on street light poles to show visitors and residents “then &
now”. Gordon Mueller, Society President offered;
“This is a great project honoring the founders of our great town. It’s important to remember their
contribution. Support has been outstanding and we thank everyone for their
support and interest.”

In another 'Interview' event the Society interviewed Dale Smith and Larry Arp about their early years on the Bennington Fire and Rescue Squads. Both joined in the early 1960's and combined provided the Bennington Community more than 75 years of volunteer service. Questions included 'why' they joined; some of the worst and best calls; and advice they would give those thinking about serving. The central theme was that people need to volunteer.

About 40 people attended to listen to early stories and events by these two renown Community volunteers. Refreshments and drinks were served. (Who brought those delicious brownies?). The section was video taped for posterity.

About Me

Purpose Statement:
The Bennington Historical Society is a private non-profit organization founded in 2011. The purposes of the Society are: (1) to provide a forum for
people interested in Bennington’s
history to gather and exchange
information; (2) to collect and preserve artifacts, objects, publications, photographs and other documentary materials related to local and family
history; (3) to disseminate information about the history of the community through exhibits, educational programs
and publications based on the
Society’s collections; (4) to maintain a research library of past and current literature on the history of the community; and (5) to encourage the preservation of the archeological, historical, and architectural heritage of
Bennington and the surrounding
community.